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Parliman Family History

Parliman Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Hardiman, Parkman, Harleman, Parlin, Parchman, Hurliman, Parman

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Where is the Parliman family from?

You can see how Parliman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parliman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Parliman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Parliman families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Parliman's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Parliman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Parliman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Parliman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Parliman. 34% of Parliman men worked as a Laborer and 40% of Parliman women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Parliman were Carpenter and Housework.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Salesman
    27%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Carpenter
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    40%
  • Winder
    20%
  • Secretary
    20%
  • Housework
    20%

What Parliman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Parliman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parliman census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 65 immigration records available for the last name Parliman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 232 military records available for the last name Parliman. For the veterans among your Parliman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parliman lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Parliman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Parliman in 1964 was 81, and 71 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Parliman ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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